7mm PRC from Yavapai College, Range Day

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Jeremiah explains our collaboration with the Yavapai College Gunsmithing school. We built a custom 7mm PRC. This is part one of a three part build series. Now, we put the rifle through its paces at the range and give you a chance to win. To find out how you can own this rifle and enter, go to www.handloadermagazine.com. Stay tuned for more.

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@josephjulian2503 4 ай бұрын

That rifle flat out shoots! Well done Yavapai!

@HandloaderTV 3 ай бұрын

Indeed it does, it's a very accurate rifle the winner of the giveaway is a lucky individual! --Jeremiah

@Bowhunter66 4 ай бұрын

Great project and those are some of the best results I've seen with that cartridge. One lucky winner awaits!!!

@HandloaderTV 3 ай бұрын

having a good rifle and good handloading certainly helps with accuracy, I wish I could have had more time with it. The winner is very lucky! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! --Jeremiah

@TScottW99 4 ай бұрын

I've loved this series, it's a great rifle. Someone will be extremely lucky.

@Andrew-jm4tp 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for putting out good data. There are some other channels putting out hit pieces on 7prc.

@ericludo.1829 4 ай бұрын

Really nice rifle, great video. Thx.

@Glenfilthie1 4 ай бұрын

I’d like to see HTV do a totally custom lever or single shot rifle. Something meant to be carried all day in the field, that is at home on the range and in the woods. Keep up the good work you guys, your channel is a true pleasure to watch.

@justindownes7578 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the opportunity! Greatly appreciate this whole video series. I’d love another shot at a short barreled chassis 7 prc.

@HandloaderTV 3 ай бұрын

You are very welcome we greatly appreciate the support!! Everyone providing feedback, sharing the video and supporting the channel! We're keeping a running tally on what folks suggest for the next build so we'll definitely add your suggestion. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment! --Jeremiah

@william16845 3 ай бұрын

A lot of people are in love with the new small cartridges with high BC projectiles. A video on a 6.5 grendel build would be awesome..

@jamessammann9183 4 ай бұрын

Got 2 7prc long range rifles love this calb

@8MM.PRC.HUNTER 4 ай бұрын

Excellent video! Great gun, great shooting, and very informative load data. Big thumbs up!

@daveenriquez7790 3 ай бұрын

That rifle is a shooter! The rifleman is also dang good shooter!

@HandloaderTV 3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for the kind words, Yavapai College gets all the credit on this one the rifle just plain shoots especially with a good load. Overall this is one of the more accurate magnum rifles I have shot. Thanks for watching! --Jeremiah

@TJK3173 4 ай бұрын

I'd like to see a predator hunting rig chambered in the new .22ARC. According to Hornady it's a tack driver with an 18" barrel in an AR platform. But personally I like to see a bolt gun with an 22" barrel minimum. Or maybe even a .22 Creedmoor build.

@HandloaderTV 3 ай бұрын

22 Creedmoor was actually a cartridge I initially suggested to Yavapai college and the gunsmithing program. We're keeping a tally on the suggestions and we'll add yours to the list! We do have another custom rifle that we'll be doing videos and articles on chambered in 22 Creedmoor but it's got a 20" barrel and it's a bolt gun but keep an eye out for that. Thanks for watching and taking the time to make a suggestion for the next build! --Jeremiah

@wiregrassga 4 ай бұрын

Would love to see a build for a light weight, 5lbs without scope, 20 inch barrel and chambered in classic .358 Win. for close in stalking rifle. Would be ideal for hunting heavy cover. I recently purchased a Howa Super Lite in 6.5CR and it's a joy to carry in the woods.

@stevej2120 4 ай бұрын

Beautiful rifle! If Yavapai wants to build my dream rifle, make a lightweight stalking rifle in 250 Savage Ackley Improved. Put a 2 - 7 lightweight scope on it and keep the whole thing to 7 pounds.

@danielmatthews3420 2 ай бұрын

Nice job! Thanks for sharing!

@HandloaderTV 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! --Jeremiah

@derekrogers5245 4 ай бұрын

Awesome video and information. Great rifle and shooting.

@SamuelBerryhill 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video y’all always enjoy them and really like this rifle. I would like to see a rifle built for the good ol 308 or even a 30-06 as a good all around hunting rifle kinda like this one. Thanks again and keep up the good work God bless

@Desert_Muley 4 ай бұрын

I like 7mm great caliber. I very much enjoy my 7 rem mag but I did get a PRc because in my state I can't use lead for hunting. I like the heavier bullets but need a faster twist for copper due to lenght. This is where the PRC comes in. I could have rebarrled the rem mag but I needed an excuse to buy another rifle. Thanks for the video and info, also enjoy the magazine.

@TDINWY 4 ай бұрын

Watched it being built. Very Cool!

@adamwiech4874 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for a comprehensive look at this cartridge,,great workup with alot of powder and bullet data,,alot of guys bashing this caliber with not much data shown ,I agree hornady may have inflated speeds a bit,however I think the efficiancy and updated options of the 7 rem mag is a plus,,,Alot of guys want to compare it to the 28 nosler unfairly way smaller charge ,I own all the 7's and like them all however I think the prc offers the most all around,cost ,accuracy and ballistics to many guys are overly concerned with muzzle velocity.

@HandloaderTV 3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for the kind words and taking the time to comment your thoughts and experience. I agree in full it's not a fair comparison to the 28 Nosler the cases are very different it's not even close to an apples to apples comparison. I was impressed with this rifle in 7mm PRC and I wouldn't hesitate to buy one myself. --Jeremiah

@Mtpumpkinsman 4 ай бұрын

Oh heck yeah. Excited to see how it performs. Love to see how some of the 168 Barnes would compare to the 150s. Really seriously looking at getting a7 prc. Good coyote rifle. Maybe the new 22 arc

@HandloaderTV 3 ай бұрын

The rifle performance impressed us, with a good load it's certainly a shooter! I would have loved to use the 168 Barnes LRX but sadly I was down to my last box at the time of filming and opted for the 150 Barnes TTSX instead. We actually have a different custom 22 ARC in the queue for load development. We're keeping a tally of what folks suggest for the next Yavapai college build so we'll definitely add your suggestion to the list. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! --Jeremiah

@davidbrock1565 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video

@michaelwilson9986 4 ай бұрын

Good Luck To All

@dennismassey6143 3 ай бұрын

Enjoyed the video. Very well done! I have used load data and find it very helpful! Keep up the good work, new subscriber!

@HandloaderTV 3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much and thank you for subscribing we greatly appreciate it! We have a lot more cartridges and projects in the works and another rifle like this to giveaway as well so keep your eye out for that! --Jeremiah

@jeffcraft4440 29 күн бұрын

Beautiful rifle.

@derekrogers5245 4 ай бұрын

I also would like to see a 22 Creedmoor build.

@michaelwilson9986 3 ай бұрын

On the next A good ol 06 or Dangerous Game would be cool

@HandloaderTV 3 ай бұрын

We'll add both of those to the list! We're keeping track of what folks want to see! Thanks for watching and letting us know what we should do next! --Jeremiah

@jimeckersley5589 3 ай бұрын

I really like the idea of a 338 Weatherby RPM. It would fill a niche for many big game hunters.

@tomforeman4976 3 ай бұрын

Ive been thinking and decsided that if you live in and hunt in a area you can see 35 miles with optics a 7mm is like a 30 30 for hunting of you hunt brushy trees open sight 30 30 is perfect. A 7prc is a long range conversion for a very good price in the current econimy we have been dealt now.

@alangarbers471 3 ай бұрын

I think the gunsmith class needs to build two 6.5 Creedmoor chassis rifles and field a team in 2025 in the NRL Hunter match at Gunsite.

@tomforeman4976 3 ай бұрын

Ive read all of the comments and think all of them are based on a spending free willy i know mare than you mind set. This is why i now onw a 7prc.i had a 7mm and loved ot but the accuracy kept me from shooting any thing beond 500 yards for etichal kills. So i rebored to 7prc with a coustom barrel swap for less than 800 dollars. I recently killed a 6 x6 elk at 890 yards with one shot and he dropped were he stood the first and only one to do that if i use the 7mm before. So a cheaper way to get a amazeing ETHICAL peice of equipment. Thanks for the reloading info in thevvideo.

@paulmacghee5721 Ай бұрын

I would like a walk about light weight varmint rifle in 6mm ARC with 24” barrel. Great rifle and video too!

@HandloaderTV Ай бұрын

We will certainly add it to the list we greatly appreciate the feedback and you taking the time to comment and watch the video! --Jeremiah

@RobertRKerr 3 ай бұрын

I really enjoy your information videos. I would like to see a long range highly accurate rifle. Thank you for all you do!

@HandloaderTV 3 ай бұрын

I would say that this rifle certainly qualifies as a long range highly accurate rifle unless you are talking about doing an ELR build something chambered for the Barret or Cheytac cartridges. That would be an interesting build for sure. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! --Jeremiah

@rogersauve3208 4 ай бұрын

Nice rifle but I had to go with the mossberg in 7prc .. haven't shot it much yet but planning on it ..

@alabamareloader 4 ай бұрын

I would like to see something chambered in 30 TC in a lightweight hunting setup - great video

@HandloaderTV 3 ай бұрын

The Parent case of the well known 6.5 Creedmoor that would be a fun build. We're keeping a tally on the suggestion we get and we'll add yours to the list! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! --Jeremiah

@joshracer5134 2 ай бұрын

Wish i could get my prc to shoot. Seems like everyone is shooting heavy bullets. This gives me a few more ideas so thanks. Also makes me want to take Yavapais gunsmithing classes

@darreldwalton8763 3 ай бұрын

I'd like to see a blued steel/walnut 257 Robert's done up with a 24 inch barrel, fast enough twist to use bullets at the heavier end of the 25 cal spectrum. The world has enough fiberglass, stainless steel, and glass that challenges the Hubble telescope. The world will also not wobble off it's axis if it has one less 6.5/264 come into being...

@HandloaderTV 3 ай бұрын

We appreciate the feedback and we'll add that to the list were keeping close track of what folks want so we'll see what you all come up with for the next build. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! --Jeremiah

@user-ms2gw2pm8o 2 ай бұрын

Very Nice

@davidposey8581 4 ай бұрын

I like to see y’all build a mountain rifle in 280AI with a 26 inch barrel 😊

@bryceevans4570 3 ай бұрын

Love it. Keep up the great work. Love the magazine, Love your Channel. I cant tell you how I look forward to HandLoader Magazine, first day it arrives read cover to cover, second day re-read. in the weeks after read again and again. You asked for suggestions for the next Build. Personally I have been dreaming of a 9 lb. 22 CHeetah MKII. Rifled 1:10 or 1:9, targeting 60, to 65 grain varmint bullets. Rifled tighter just eats up Velocity, increases Pressure for the same velocity, and burns barrel steel. Personally I prefer the flat bottomed Winchester Actions, their 3 position safety, the Bartlein Barrel. From there I would leave it up to Yavapai College to finish it up. But a Graphite stock might be nice, and maybe a Set trigger so you would have a normal 3lb pull for field use on coyotes when you might be wearing gloves, and for target, Chuck, and gopher perforating, push forward for a break of a few oz's of pull if preferred when the temps warm.. Thank you for the opportunity.

@HandloaderTV 3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for the kind words and feedback we greatly appreciate it! And thank you for the support by subscribing to the magazine it is because of good folks like you that we are able to do these videos. We don't make any money off of the videos we just want to share information with others. That is a great suggestion and we'll add it to the list with all the others and see which gets the most votes. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! --Jeremiah

@kerryddepew674 3 ай бұрын

Good job on the rifle and the loads, I have a ruger go wild and a remarms long range 7prc, I use rl22, rl25, h1000 berger 180s, the rdfs do well if you sort them out from ojive to base, the charges are close to the same as I am using, the 168 barnes works good too.

@HandloaderTV 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experience, with us here in the comments section it is always nice to know what others are doing and what experiences they are having. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment --Jeremiah

@user-em1th4ht7u 4 ай бұрын

How about a walking varminter in 17 Fireball for your next build?

@michaelmeyers1827 4 ай бұрын

Yes I would like to see a varmint rifle😊

@cjberan 4 ай бұрын

Nice gun. 26 inch barrel not something I would want for hunting especially since I have a can to put on the end. I have a 7mm and a 7rum with the velocity you get with the prc I’m good if not better off with what those offer. I do like the new shiny objects at times 6.8 western is higher on my want list then the prc

@jamesdolgener7892 4 ай бұрын

Great video, lots of good info! Can you tell me what bench you are shooting off of???

@derekmcmurry 4 ай бұрын

Next build: 300 WSM in a long action where 210 Berger is seated long following the PRC concept: Terminus Zeus action 8.5 or 9 Twist #3, 4, or 5 contour 24" long cut-rifled barrel 4 groove (Brux, Benchmark, Krieger, Bartlein, or K&P) Trigger Tech Diamond trigger Hawkins Hunter DBM kit McMillan, or AG Composite stock Loads: 210 Berger VLD 190 Speer Impact 180 Norma Bondstrike Nosler ABLR (pick your weight) Hornady ELDM or ELDX (pick your weight)

@BadKarma.- 18 күн бұрын

I'm actually looking at building a 22in 300wsm that can run 210-220s, if I have it throated for the longer bullets do you think I can still get decent accuracy out of the light stuff for smaller game

@michaelwilson9986 4 ай бұрын

Ah back at having too much fun n Ya Forogt me again😢😂. Carry on. 👍 Seriously Though Would be good to do something on the Chronographs n compare em.

@tomstuart5573 3 ай бұрын

I’d like to see a medium weight 6 Creedmoor, a versatile rifle, varmints, antelope, deer, somewhat capable for competition.

@charlesmullins3238 4 ай бұрын

Loadin retumbo under 6.5 147eldm as I’m watchin J….in my waypoint prc retumbo,h1000, n560, and superformance and magpro are my magnum powders…never can catch rl’s as I know they produce some dandy groups also…I’m at 505rds in 13mons havin this carbon Springfield and it’s been impressive with a 25yr old Walmart Simmons 4.5x14x40atv scope…lol. I’ve got so many upper end optics I like I don’t know what I’ll end up with but the 22x lht up on the list…always a pleasure my friend….🫲matt

@stephanlopez7640 3 ай бұрын

Still waiting on a 300PRC video! Good choices on powders on this 7prc. Would have loved you doing testing with some Nosler long range accubond bullets as well!

@jonburnett7137 3 ай бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mNh4kpWg1OCUZas.html 10:48 you can the muzzle blast blow the mic/sensor off the front holder and it falls by the chronograph. Amazing how accurate this rifle is. Thanks for showing all the different ammo loads.

@HandloaderTV 3 ай бұрын

Yeah I noticed that after a few shots and moved the location of the mic to a safer spot, I have had a lot of issues with the LabRadar Chronograph and it triggering properly and picking up shots. Which is why we priarily use an Oehler Model 35P chronograph for all our testing. However, that may be changing in the future, there has been another chronograph working behind the scenes in a lot of these videos. Thanks for watching and taking the time to provide your feedback we greatly appreciate it! --Jeremiah

@MarksmanTV 3 ай бұрын

When are we going to see the Type99 LMG video? Thanks for the content!

@KamiJo-dl5hq Ай бұрын

I'd like to see a fast twist 220 swift build. 1:7 or 1:8. I want to build one but but a little nervous because of lack of reloading info.

@jjjjns 3 ай бұрын

I'd like to see a 7mm-08 build

@HandloaderTV 3 ай бұрын

We'll add this to the list were getting close to deciding so we appreciate your vote! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! --Jeremiah

@sethperry1323 3 ай бұрын

Didn't you guys do an article back in the day about a 6mm-204RR? That is a very interesting cartridge..... pretty darn impressive velocities out of a short barrel also... I would love to get a barrel chambered for one...

@HandloaderTV 3 ай бұрын

I believe we did many years ago, I know we have done the 6mm-223 wildcat in the past which is somewhat similar to that. I am a bit of a sucker for short barrels these days it just makes a dang handy rifle in the field 100 FPS doesn't seem to make a huge difference in terminal performance at reasonable ranges with the right bullet. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! --Jeremiah

@sethperry1323 3 ай бұрын

@@HandloaderTV 6x45 is awesome!! Especially for what it is... It honestly blew me away when I started looking into it... im surprised it never was a commercially available... and its dirt cheap !

@sethperry1323 3 ай бұрын

@@HandloaderTV also i hear you on the short barrels... I only have one ar15 with a 16" barrel an the rest are shorter... they're just to darn handy! Especially with a suppressor!

@bdf1996 4 ай бұрын

Great video series can’t wait to see what comes next How do enter for the rifle

@HandloaderTV 3 ай бұрын

Go to Handloader magazine's website and there is details on the home page it's pretty easy, if you run into any issues just let us know. Thanks, for the suggestion we'll add it to the list. Thanks for the kind words and all the support! --Jeremiah

@markchester7584 Ай бұрын

Someone else who occasionally puts a day in Hornady. Why do you have to ‘go ahead’ before you do something?

@WyoOutback 2 ай бұрын

How about doing a 416 Rigby?

@user-mj6ym9tw5s 4 ай бұрын

How about a lightweight brush gun in 338 fed with controlled round feed. My suggestion

@ozark_trapper 4 ай бұрын

How do u enter to win the rifle? Nice shooting rifle.

@cw2a 4 ай бұрын

Ill keep my 7 Rem Mag...

@HandloaderTV 3 ай бұрын

Nothing wrong with that I'm sure others appreciate the increased odds at this one. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! --Jeremiah

@briansmith2616 3 ай бұрын

Excellent, four powders I can't buy anywhere... Nice looking rifle though.

@twillis8729 2 ай бұрын

I’d love to see a similar rifle in 280 AI. Under 6 pounds without scope.

@HandloaderTV 2 ай бұрын

I am a huge fan of the 280 AI I think that would be a lot of fun i'll add it to the list and we'll see what has the most comments for the next build. Thanks for watching! --Jeremiah

@kirkwhitaker6422 4 ай бұрын

I would love to see and have a rifle in 358 win with a 20 inch barrel with express sights...you ask me what i want and that is it.....swamp spomper for hogs ane deer here in sw ga area...enjoy the videos

@GM0095 3 ай бұрын

Hi, I love your YT chanel very much and this video about 7 mm PRC is very educational and interesting. I have few questions: 1. With barrel of 26" , Berger 180gr VLD Hunting, powder Vihtav. N 565 (66.0gr) you are getting 2968 fps. What is the pressure with above stated? 2. I have Hodgon 1000...26"...Berger 180gr.VLD hunting... What is the powder weight for getting around 3000 fps and what would the pressure be? I hope it is still in the safe zone. Best regards from Europe!

@HandloaderTV 3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for the kind words and the excellent questions you ask. We may have to start doing some Q&A videos in the future as we get a lot of really good questions such as this one. 1. With the Vihtavuori N-565 powder a 66 grain charge with the 180 Berger VLD we were right around 62,000 PSI if memory serves me correctly from the notes from the lab. This is a max load. 2. To answer your second questions you should be able to get up to about 2,975 FPS with a 64.6 grain charge of H-1000 but that is a max load so work up slowly to that charge weight and velocity anything over 2,975 FPS and chances are you are over the SAAMI maximum pressure. Sadly I don't think you'd be able to 3,000 FPS without going to a 28-inch barrel with this bullet and powder combination. Great questions and thanks all the support! --Jeremiah

@TheMclevela 4 ай бұрын

Build the exact same rifle chambered for 7mm Rem Mag with same barrel twist, throat angle & dimensions & loading for it the same bullets to hash out the 7mm Rem Mag vs 7mm PRC velocity disputes once and finally

@SpudOutdoors 4 ай бұрын

It’s not needed. I run a saami chamber with a factory rifle 8 twist barrel. Shooting a 175 at 3036 out of a 22” barrel with n570.

@HandloaderTV 3 ай бұрын

We're keeping a tally on all future build suggestions so we'll add yours to the list. I think that would be a lot of fun especially if we get around to the long range video with this rifle. I think that's a great idea! Thanks for watching and taking the time to make a suggestion for our next build! --Jeremiah

@TheCodyO 3 ай бұрын

I don’t think there is a debate there. The 7 Rem Mag is a faster shooting cartridge. The 7 PRC had the edge of using a modern cartridge design and faster twist factory barrels, higher BC bullets in factory ammo. They are both pretty cool cartridges

@SpudOutdoors 3 ай бұрын

@@TheCodyO 280 AI is better than a 7 PRC. The 7 PRC absolutely offered nothing you could already do. Hell just saw a 7mm-05 shoot half moa with a 180 at 2715. Which isn’t to far from a 7 PRC. It’s just a joke of a cartridge. If they would have made it 3.6” over all length with a longer body then it would have been great.

@BadKarma.- 18 күн бұрын

@SpudOutdoors it did tho....to do those things in most factory rifles just isn't possible, especially without reloading. The 7PRC was built to give the average guy the ability to run factory loads with bullets you would have to reload and possibly re barrel for in AI or Rem Mag

@troyrussell1009 3 ай бұрын

220 swift

@HandloaderTV 3 ай бұрын

We have 220 Swift project in the works, that might be a gun build and giveaway rifle though especially if we did a fast twist barrel for heavier bullets! I'll add it to the list Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! --Jeremiah

@thehardieway 3 ай бұрын

Apparently hornady claims 2975 fps. With factory ammo for 180 grain match, with a 24 inch barrel. You're averaging 2925 with a 26 inch. Subtract 50-75 fps for a 2 inch loss of barrel length and you're getting 2850 - 2975... a full 125-100 fps SLOWER than hornady claims. Hornady might want to consider not inflating their velocities to market their new cartridge. 👆

@HandloaderTV 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to watch the whole video and comment, saw your earlier video about the chronograph too, we feel it's easier to just spend a little time towards the end of the video and review the loads rather than call out the velocity after each shot. Then folks can come back and easily reference our videos and data. It's definitely interesting to see what the chronograph says compared to the factory ammunition box. We're also 10 feet from the muzzle something to keep in mind. We do our best to showcase the results exactly as we get them and provide the best, most accurate, unbiased information possible. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment! --Jeremiah

@thehardieway 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the reply. Great video. Very thorough. @@HandloaderTV

@HandloaderTV 3 ай бұрын

@@thehardieway You are very welcome thank you for all the support we greatly appreciate all the questions and feedback we receive here. --Jeremiah